SPCA for Monterey County rescues horses and cattle

The SPCA for Monterey County reports it rescued three horses and nine cattle last week that appear to have been abandoned at a property on Pine Valley Road in San Ardo.

Two of the cattle were emaciated and all suffered from varying degrees of malnutrition. Two of the rescued horses were very thin and had sand in their stomachs. They also have lice infestations and fungal infections. One is suffering from an untreated leg wound. The third horse had to be humanely euthanized due to a painful, untreated broken hip.

The only water available at the scene was foul, dirty and green with algae. No food was available on the property.

In addition, one deceased horse and several deceased cattle were found on the property.

If caught, the owners could potentially be charged with the following criminal offenses: permitting animals to go without veterinary care; animal cruelty; deprivation of food, water, and shelter; and animal abandonment.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact the SPCA at 831-373-2631. All calls are confidential. To donate to help abused and neglected animals, call the SPCA at 831-264-5421 or donate online at www.SPCAmc.org.

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SPCA for Monterey County rescues horses and cattle

The SPCA for Monterey County reports it rescued three horses and nine cattle last week that appear to have been abandoned at a property on Pine Valley Road in San Ardo.